Jamie Oliver Christmas Red Cabbage Recipe
Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Red Cabbage is a classic winter side dish, slow-cooked with seasonal flavors like apples, onions, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The addition of balsamic vinegar gives the cabbage a lovely balance of sweet and tangy, while the slow cooking process ensures it is tender and full of flavor. This dish is ideal for Christmas and other holiday meals, adding both color and taste to the table.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 90
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- Red cabbage: 1 large head, finely sliced
- Red onions: 2, finely sliced
- Apples: 2, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Balsamic vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon stick: 1
- Cloves: 4-5 whole
- Butter: 50g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Slice the cabbage: Finely slice the red cabbage and place it in a large bowl.
- Chop the onions and apples: Peel and slice the red onions and apples, keeping them separate from the cabbage.
Step 2: Sauté the Onions
- Heat the butter and oil: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the onions: Add the sliced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
Step 3: Add the Cabbage and Apples
- Combine the ingredients: Add the sliced red cabbage and apples to the pot, stirring them together with the onions.
- Season: Sprinkle the mixture with brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Add the cinnamon stick and cloves.
Step 4: Add the Balsamic Vinegar
- Pour in the balsamic vinegar: Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the cabbage mixture and stir everything together to combine the flavors.
Step 5: Cook Slowly
- Cover and simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the cabbage cook slowly for about 1 to 1.5 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the cabbage cooks evenly.
- Check for tenderness: The cabbage should be soft and tender, and the flavors well combined by the end of the cooking time.
Step 6: Serve
- Remove the cinnamon and cloves: Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves.
- Serve hot: Transfer the red cabbage to a serving dish and serve hot alongside your Christmas roast.